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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Robert

￥23,905

￥26,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

2. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 1.9 km from Allen University

Adolph

￥25,167

￥28,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

TIMOTHY

￥20,178

￥22,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Jason

￥15,592

￥17,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Allen University

Donna

￥21,710

￥24,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Allen University

Monique

￥22,357

￥25,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from Allen University

Lisa

￥22,253

￥24,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

william

￥18,250

￥20,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Katherine

￥21,596

￥24,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Allen University

Stacy

￥18,915

￥21,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

11. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Karen

￥22,144

￥24,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.2 km from Allen University

Mary

￥19,560

￥21,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.6 km from Allen University

Vivian

￥21,636

￥24,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Andrea

￥18,855

￥23,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.6 km from Allen University

Tameka

￥16,618

￥18,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Allen University

Brenda

￥20,571

￥23,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Lisa

￥25,454

￥28,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Kathleen lusardi

￥18,216

￥20,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Allen University

Amy

￥15,592

￥17,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

An outdoor seating area with white sofas, red umbrellas, and a fire feature.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Allen University

Rocsuniete

￥18,213

￥20,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Allen University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 869 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View

Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Such a convenient location when visiting USC."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Did like the front desk person he was rude only one elevator worked n we were on the 6th floor and the ice machine was broken on our floor The location and Hotel was very nice"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal pet-friendly hotel. This was our second stay at the property, and this would always be our choice for any trip to Columbia."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay. Loved the bed and room. Bar and restaurant was a plus too. Great helpful staff and clean modern place."

The Lantern Columbia

8/10 Good

"We had a room in new building which was great; however, it has a skylight and sun was up at 6:45 AM ….. not good for sleep !!!"

Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read

10/10 Excellent

"Great price and accommodating especially for our whole family. nice and close by to our daughters college. We will be staying again next time we come to visit ber"

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and beautiful rental. Communications was easy and I LOVE the app that they use for this property. Would definitely stay again."

Green House @ Township- Unit A | 3BR 3BA

10/10 Excellent

"Close to campus which is what we needed"

Spacious Home on Gervais | 4BR 2BA | Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here to see my son graduate at Fort Jackson and it was perfect for us. The house is conveniently located to the base and made for an easy commute. Would recommend if you are going to the base, very enjoyable trip."

Other attractions near Allen University

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your trip to Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Allen University?

Allen University is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 79 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Allen University?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Allen University. Other good options close by include Marriott Columbia and Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Allen University?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Allen University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Allen University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Allen University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Allen University?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Allen University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Allen University?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, South Carolina State House, and Williams Brice Stadium are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Allen University?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to Allen University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Allen University hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hilton Columbia Center

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Columbia

Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

Green House @ Township- Unit A | 3BR 3BA

Spacious Home on Gervais | 4BR 2BA | Downtown

Other attractions near Allen University

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Columbia Fire Museum

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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